Amid hiring freezes, HR leaders turn to internal mobility and upskilling

“We’re seeing a clear shift in how HR leaders are approaching talent needs,” the president of Careerminds said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2025

HR pros have little confidence in workforce’s current skills, survey says

The most significant skill shortages were in leadership, AI and technology-related skills, according to a Skillsoft report.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 9, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

AI drives worker retraining — not replacement, New York Fed finds

Adoption of the technology has, however, affected hiring: Some companies have reduced hiring, and some have added workers with AI skills.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 9, 2025

How to bridge the AI skills gap to power industrial innovation

A Kyndryl survey found that the majority of manufacturing leaders don’t think their workforce is ready to embrace artificial intelligence. 

By Onofrio Pirrotta • Sept. 8, 2025

Walmart taps OpenAI for employee training

The mass retailer will debut training for employees in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.

By Dani James • Sept. 5, 2025

Most managers can’t participate in training because they don’t have time, study shows

High-performing organizations were more likely to use pre- and post-training activities, as well as bite-sized learning options, ATD says.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 5, 2025

Skilled trades initiatives expand as demand for workers is projected to grow

Demand for HVAC, electrical and plumbing workers is expected to grow at a rate much faster than average, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 4, 2025

Companies aren’t centering training in their goals, but they need to, report says

“Right now, most large companies are overlooking the needs of the people essential to transforming their supply chains,” one leader said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 2, 2025

Workplaces can foster empathy to improve harassment intervention, study says

Women tended to report higher empathy toward workplace sexual harassment targets, which made them less likely to ignore complaints, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 2, 2025

Nearly half of workers feel they’re stagnating, SurveyMonkey data shows

Between the need for skilled workers and employee demand for training, HR may want to prioritize L&D and agitate for a bigger budget next year.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 26, 2025

Talent trends in 2025 so far: Training, AI and diversity

More workers are angling to grow their skills — not just for their current roles but for their future careers, one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 26, 2025

Managers risk loss of trust by over-relying on AI-written messages, study finds

Messages communicating praise or personal feedback should be handled with a minimum of technological intervention, according to a recent report.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 21, 2025

US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce

The Business Roundtable sees opportunities to solve the labor gap on a large scale.

By Benton Graham • Aug. 19, 2025

‘Benevolent leadership’ enhances organizational learning, study finds

Researchers found that this approach can create the kind of workplace environment that encourages knowledge-sharing.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 19, 2025

13 human skills gaps could threaten AI adoption, learning scientists say

Cognitive, communication and self-management skills can help workers effectively implement AI in the workplace, Multiverse says.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 19, 2025

Half of workers have experienced a quarter-life career crisis, survey shows

Employers can offer more accessible support systems that address both professional development and personal well-being, FlexJobs says.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 15, 2025

Massachusetts awards skilled trades grants, approves private apprenticeship program

The grants are meant to bolster training for high-demand occupations within sectors like construction and manufacturing, the governor’s office said.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 14, 2025

Online job interview simulator could help workers after incarceration, study finds

Researchers said the findings could lead to more interest in virtual training to help people after prison release.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 14, 2025

DOL to provide $30M in training grants on AI, skilled trades

The department will award grants of up to $8 million to state workforce agencies to create training funds that encourage employers to both develop and expand programs.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 13, 2025

Young workers lead the way in AI learning, survey shows

Along with technical know-how, workers should stay competitive by building human skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, tutors focused on AI say.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 12, 2025

Half of Gen Z workers want ‘growth mindset’ jobs in AI era

Since the beginning of 2025, Flexa has seen a 240% increase in the number of job searches for roles offering learning and development benefits.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 12, 2025

Animal hospital to pay $20K for allegedly firing a worker who objected to religious training materials

“I expressed my concerns to management over training I was required to attend and was soon fired,” the worker said.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 8, 2025

Skilled trade excitement lags among younger workers, Harris Poll finds

However, other recent reports have shown that Generation Z workers’ anxiety about AI-related impacts on corporate jobs has driven them to blue-collar jobs.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2025

By the numbers: An AI development disconnect

In AI’s wild west era, workers say they pretend to understand the technology and fund their own use of it.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 5, 2025

SHRM: Apprenticeships, internships and job rotations can close skill gaps

More than a third of HR professionals said they’re addressing hiring challenges by training existing employees to fill critical roles.

By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2025